open-mic night. Common Grounds

For the past few months i have been going to the open mic nights every Monday at Common Grounds in Lexington, Ky. A few of my friends will play acoustic sets, but usually i end up seeing a mass amount of locals doing cover songs, or reading really awkward poetry. I particularly enjoy seeing all of the typical young blonde girls get on stage and sing a terrible version of a 90's love song and expect all of the boys to throw themselves at her when she is finished, which is what happens every time! It's really a hilarious evening.

The coffee shop is usually packed with college aged kids and older war-bashing men every Monday. Everyone either sits around and stares at a laptop, or discusses current politics and argues their points. My friends and i usually go to pass out flyers for upcomming punk shows and to make new friends with people that we enjoy seeing play that evening. Open mic night is a great way to bring people together, have your voice heard, and make new friends.